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for hundreds of years,” he said. And now, hundreds of years later, these monasteries still remain standing, and have something to teach about how to live sustainably. His project focuses on a number of Benedictine monasteries in central Italy. The Italian government has applied for World Heritage status for 10 of these monasteries, which would enable them to receive funding for research and public events. Dr. Torvend’s research on the sustainable practices of Benedictine monks and nuns supports

couple of weeks, but for hundreds of years,” he said. And now, hundreds of years later, these monasteries still remain standing, and have something to teach about how to live sustainably. His project focuses on a number of Benedictine monasteries in central Italy. The Italian government has applied for World Heritage status for 10 of these monasteries, which would enable them to receive funding for research and public events. Dr. Torvend’s research on the sustainable practices of Benedictine monks

student Fulbright recipients since 1975. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright program was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress to “enable the government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between people of the United States and the people of other countries.” It is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching and

jointly operated with Weill-Cornell Medical Center. Students receive a guaranteed 5-year Science Scholarship ($31K+), full tuition waiver, and other benefits (health insurance, parental accommodation). Our alumni are highly successful in finding jobs in industry, academia, government, non-profits, etc. The deadline for admissions is January 1, 2023, and GRE scores are optional. Read Previous Virtual Career Fair with the U.S. Dept of State Read Next Graduate Studies at the Institute for Shock Physics

jointly operated with Weill-Cornell Medical Center. Students receive a guaranteed 5-year Science Scholarship ($31K+), full tuition waiver, and other benefits (health insurance, parental accommodation). Our alumni are highly successful in finding jobs in industry, academia, government, non-profits, etc. The deadline for admissions is January 1, 2023, and GRE scores are optional.   Read Previous Virtual STEM Career Fair with the US Dept of State Read Next Graduate Studies at the Institute for Shock

. He was at the center of Lute Vote, a campus-wide effort to increase civic engagement among PLU students. He helped register more than 300 voters by raising awareness in various government and politics courses, as well as organizing community-based events such as Parkland Rocks The Vote. Beiermann also partnered with PLU Concierge for a Get Out The Vote Drive — making it easier to send mail-in ballots — and organized political forums and debate watch parties on campus. Beiermann credits

. Print books on display: The new black vanguard : photography between art and fashion The block : poems (Romare Bearden) The art of John Biggers : view from the upper room Aaron Douglas : African American modernist Jacob Lawrence : paintings, drawings, and murals (1935-1999) : a catalogue raisonné Symphonic poem : the art of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson Family legacies : the art of Betye, Lezley and Alison Saar Betye Saar : extending the frozen moment Beholding Christ and Christianity in African

December 7, 2012 PLU grad reaches new horizons, finds calling at NASA By Cassady Coulter ’14 After coming across an ad for a job at NASA in the newspaper, Sheryl Wold ‘76 decided to take her chances and send in an application. Wold didn’t just land the job — she beat out more than 250 applicants who had more relevant research experience. She now finds herself with a career she loves but never once expected. Wold was contracted by the government through the University of California, Sheryl Wold

to describe his experience so far. How did you learn about the Legislative Internship Program? Professor Maria Chavez informed students in her State and Local Government J-Term class last year that no PLU students were accepted into the program during the 2014 legislative session. I knew then that I needed to apply and represent fellow Lutes. What made you want to apply? It is, in the words of Professor Sid Olufs, a “Cadillac internship.” For any policy nerd like myself, there is probably no

APO show opens in the Studio Theater Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / November 1, 2012 November 1, 2012 “Buried Child,” written by Sam Shepard, opens December 5 in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Studio Theater. The production will run December 5*, 6, 7, 8 at 7:30pm and December 9 at 2pm. First presented in 1978, this powerful and brilliant play probes deep into the disintegration of the American Dream. It won the 1979 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and launched Shepard to national